One week after getting benched amidst a flurry of criticism by Edmonton Eskimos general manager Ed Hervey directed at the team — and pointing out the right guard specifically — Rottier will play on when the Eskimos host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium (4:30 p.m., TSN, 630 CHED).

“Simeon has always been a part of the Edmonton Eskimos team, despite not playing last week,” Hervey stated in the release. “I’ve had a chance to meet with and talk extensively with Simeon and we acknowledge that I want him on the team and he wants to be on the team.

“He’s a proven veteran Canadian player and having him re-enter the lineup as part of our 42-man roster is what we feel gives us our most competitive roster.”

The comments followed a 22-12 loss to the visiting Calgary Stampeders last weekend where Edmonoton quarterback Mike Reilly was sacked seven times for the second game in a row — despite the Eskimos starting three offensive linemen for the first time in club history.

That 'gives us our most competitive roster'

One week after getting benched amidst a flurry of criticism by Edmonton Eskimos general manager Ed Hervey directed at the team — and pointing out the right guard specifically — Rottier will play on when the Eskimos host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium (4:30 p.m., TSN, 630 CHED).

“Simeon has always been a part of the Edmonton Eskimos team, despite not playing last week,” Hervey stated in the release. “I’ve had a chance to meet with and talk extensively with Simeon and we acknowledge that I want him on the team and he wants to be on the team.